Northern Lights Chase with Northern Norway Travel in Tromsø
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people in decent health; involves minimal physical exertion but requires patience outdoors.
Overview
Join Northern Norway Travel for a dark sky adventure chasing the Northern Lights in Tromsø. Cozy up by a campfire, capture stunning photos, and witness a celestial display unlike any other. Get ready for a night of wonder under Norway’s Arctic skies.
Northern Lights Chase (Chinese Tour)
5-7 hours • Ages 8+ • Small Groups (min 4 - max. 15 people)
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About This Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable Arctic adventure to chase the breathtaking Northern Lights! Enjoy a cozy campfire experience with reindeer pelts, guided by experts who capture your memories. This eco-friendly tour combines nature, warmth, and wonder, ensuring a magical night under the starry sky. Create lasting Arctic memories with us!
Join us in the Arctic to chase the magnificent Northern Lights.
Duration:
5-7 hours
Tour Summary:
Join us to chase the Northern Lights this winter! Tour starts in our shop with a brief Aurora lesson, tour forecasting and safety briefing. You will drive between 40 mins-2,5 hrs depending on the weather conditions for that night. Your guide will set up a Norwegian campfire with reindeer pelts somewhere close to nature, with low light pollution and in the place with the most favourable conditions to see the aurora that night. Your guide will host you under the Arctic sky and will capture your Arctic memories on camera. After a long night, you will be dropped off at your central hotel.
Eco-friendly tour With reusable mugs, wooden stirring sticks, plastic free food packaging and a fire pit, we make sure that the only footprints we leave behind are in the snow!
What's included:
- Meet and greet at our shop in the city centre
- Transport in a luxury vehicle, professional local driver, Chinese speaking Guide
- Dinner, warm drinks, Thermal suits,
- Professional digital portrait sent 48 hrs after the tour
- Drop off at the hotel (in the city centre) after the tour
- An Arctic Portrait of you sent digitally 48hrs after the tour.
Please find all relevant information regarding your Arctic experience with us below:
Meeting point at our cozy Northern Norway Travel Shop at 19:00 (7:00pm) in the city centre: Tromso Havn Prostneset (opposite Clarion The Edge), Ground Floor, Samuel Arnesens Gate 5, and central hotel drop-off selected in your booking.
As we are in the Arctic please wear all your warmest clothes- layers are key! We recommend using wool underlayers, wool socks, winter coat, warm boots, gloves/mittens and a hat. Thermal suits will be provided to wear on top.
Please bring:
Some water in a reusable bottle, your camera.
Bear in mind:
- We require a minimum amount of 4 people to run this tour
- Only guaranteed toilet break at the beginning of the tour
- Tour may involve a short walk from the bus to where the campfire is made
- We recommend wearing spikes in icy conditions
- We only cancel if the weather conditions are dangerous
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and we cannot guarantee you see them
- We do not offer a discount on a second tour if you do not see the Aurora
Please contact us via phone on +47 413 66 111 if you cannot find us or if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to creating Arctic memories for you!
Your Northern Norway Travel team
Adventure Tips
Dress in Layers
Wearing thermal layers, waterproof outerwear, and warm accessories is essential for comfort during the cold Arctic nights.
Bring a Tripod
A tripod helps stabilize your camera for long-exposure photos of the Lights, ensuring clear and vibrant images.
Check the Aurora Forecast
Monitoring real-time aurora activity enhances your chances of catching the Lights during your tour.
Be Patient
Aurora appearances can vary; staying prepared to wait in cold conditions is key to experiencing the full spectacle.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Reindeer
- Arctic fox
History
Tromsø has been a hub for Arctic expeditions since the late 19th century, playing a key role in polar exploration history.
Conservation
Northern Norway Travel emphasizes eco-friendly practices, minimizing environmental impact while highlighting the region’s natural beauty.
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Adventure Hotspots in Tromsø
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Thermal Base Layers
Keeps you warm during extended outdoor periods in cold temperatures.
winter specific
Warm Hat and Gloves
Protects extremities from frostbite, crucial for Arctic nights.
winter specific
Insulated Waterproof Boots
Ensures dry, warm feet as you wait for the Lights outdoors.
winter specific
Camera with Manual Settings
Helps capture the aurora with long exposure capabilities for stunning photos.
winter specific